AG Urges EPA To Require Public Water Systems To Monitor For PFAS

19 attorneys general expressed support for the EPA proposal to strengthen monitoring of public water systems for "forever chemicals."

DEEP Warning CT Drivers About Increased Moose, Deer Activity

'Tis the season for wandering moose and deer near roads, state environmental officials said.

Applications Open For Connecticut College Corps Program

Applications are open until May 21 for undergraduate college students who attend Connecticut colleges and universities.

Report: RWA Continues To Maintain High Water Quality Standards

RWA customers will soon receive a report in the mail detailing the RWA’s water quality in 2020.

AG Urges Congress To Pass Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

The legislation is aimed at combating the high Black maternal mortality rate and increasing access to maternal and perinatal care.

Lamont Announces Partnerships To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

Connecticut chapters of nine historically African American fraternities and sororities are helping combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Emergency Broadband Benefit To Help Families During Pandemic

The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

AG Tong Secures Restoration Of Public Safety Grants

Connecticut will collect $6.4 million in retroactive law enforcement funding.

AG Tong, AG Racine Host Landmark Convening On Combating AAPI Hate

Leaders in law, policy, advocacy and business came together as part of of AG Racine’s National Initiative to Combat Hate.

DEEP Announces Grants For Aquatic Invasive Species Control

Grants totaling $360,000 were awarded to 21 projects that will help restore Connecticut's lakes, ponds and rivers.

Treasurer Shares Economic Outlook Following Credit Rating Upgrade

The state's continued strong cash position indicates Connecticut is on the right track for economic recovery, Treasurer Wooden said.

Winter Home Heating Assistance Program Extended To June 15

The new deadline gives eligible families and individuals additional time to apply for this vital assistance, the governor said this week.

CT Homeowners: Beware Withdrawals By Mr. Cooper Mortgage Services

Errors by an electronic payment vendor ACI Worldwide triggered unauthorized withdrawals from client bank accounts April 24.

AG Tong Announces $300M Settlement Over Sale Of Suboxone

Indivior falsely and aggressively marketed and promoted the drug Suboxone, resulting in improper expenditures of state Medicaid funds.

$400K In Grants To Support Women-Owned Businesses In Connecticut

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Women’s Business Development Council Founder Fran Pastore announced the WBDC’s Equity Match Grant Program.

CT Vaccine Law Ending Religious Exemptions: What To Know

Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill into law that would end new religious exemptions for vaccine requirements in schools.

CT Outdoor Coronavirus Reopening May 1: What To Know

People can buy a drink without a food purchase for the first time in more than a year at Connecticut restaurants and bars.

AG Tong Urges Congress To Void Trump-Era Rule On Pollutants

A Trump EPA regulation eliminates key limits on pollutants from oil and gas facilities that contribute to climate change and smog.

CT Restaurant Association Partners With Lamont For #CTDrinksOnUs

Local restaurants will offer a free drink for vaccinated customers as part of the program.

CSDE Launches PSA To Celebrate Teacers, Diversity In CT Schools

“The Future Depends on Teachers” PSA campaign aligns with Teacher Appreciation Week.

CAGV Applauds Lamont $3M Investment In Violence Prevention

Gov. Lamont's administration will invest $3 million over the next two years on community gun violence prevention programs.

CT Coronavirus Vaccine Demand Down 50 Percent, But Cases Down Too

Vaccine demand is down by 50 percent compared to two weeks ago, but the state also posted its best daily figures in six months.

Treasurer: Taxpayers Will Save $32M Through Bond Refinancing

Treasurer Wooden announced numbers from the recent special tax obligation bond sale with "all-time low interest costs."

Senator, Treasurer Discuss 'Baby Bonds' Legislation At Roundtable

Treasurer Wooden and Senator Blumenthal recently discussed closing the wealth gap and generating economic growth.

Lamont Joins Governors To Pen Climate Change Letter To Biden

Governors from 12 states asked President Biden to put the U.S. on a path to a zero-emission Transportation Future

Eversource, UI, Facing Penalties For Responses To Storm Isaias

Connecticut regulators Wednesday released a scathing report on the responses of power companies to Tropical Storm Isaias.

Lamont Applauds Biden's Plans To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

President Biden announced a new target for the United States to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030.

State Budget Makes Education Investments To Improve Opportunities

Changes will work toward racial and socioeconomic opportunities in education, ConnCAN announced.

Gov. Lamont Announces TeachRock Partnership To Engage CT Students

Arts’ curriculum in schools statewide will empowers teachers to engage with students using the history of popular music and culture.

CT Promotion Offers Free Drink To The Vaccinated

Restaurants and bars across the state will offer a free drink — alcoholic or non-alcoholic — to the vaccinated beginning May 19.

Council On Environmental Quality Releases 2020 Report

There was a significant increase in the use of electricity in the residential sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lamont: Indoor Mask Mandate Likely Until Herd Immunity Reached

Connecticut's indoor mask mandate will likely last a while longer.

CT Hits 2 Important Coronavirus Vaccine Milestones

Supply is starting to surpass demand for vaccines in Connecticut, but the state continues to make good progress.

Attorney Tong Urges OfferUp To Stop Sales Of Fake Vaccine Cards

A bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general raised concerns about the public health risks of these fake cards in a letter to the company.

CT Full Coronavirus Reopening: 5 Things To Know

Connecticut will end all coronavirus business restrictions on May 19 except the indoor mask mandate. Here's what to know.

CT Coronavirus Business Restrictions Being Fully Lifted In May

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that coronavirus business restrictions will end later in May.

AG Tong Joins Coalition Calling For Jabara-Heyer No Hate Act

“As Attorneys General, we are on the frontlines of protecting public safety and ensuring that everyone in our jurisdiction can live free."

Treasurer Wooden Announces $200M In Commitments

The state treasurer also announced awarding the hedge fund Risk Mitigating Strategy Investment Advisor mandate to Stamford's K2 Advisors.

Religious Exemption Vaccine Bill Gets Gov. Lamont's Approval

Gov. Ned Lamont said he would sign a bill that would end the religious vaccine exemption for school children if it were passed.

CT Hits Two Important Coronavirus Vaccine Milestones

Connecticut continues to be among the top states in the country for vaccinating its population.